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Important E-Rate Dates
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

nuary 9, 2020 View<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fview.outre…> this email as a web page. [USAC Banner] Schools and Libraries News Brief - Letter to the Field January 9, 2020 E-rate Funding Year 2020 Application Filing Window Opens January 15, 2020 Dear E-rate Participant: I am pleased to announce the Funding Year (FY) 2020 FCC Form 471 application filing window will open on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 12:00 noon EST and will close on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Applicants can begin preparing now for the successful filing of their FY2020 funding applications by taking the following steps: * Install Browser Updates: Google Chrome is the recommended browser for the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…>, but no matter which browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. * Establish Account and User Rights: If this is your first year participating in the E-rate Program, call our Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100 to create your account in EPC. If you already have an EPC account, log in and review, update and/or assign user rights for persons who will need access for FY2020. * Update Your EPC Profile Now: To ensure a smoother filing process, EPC profiles will lock on January 13, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EST. You will not be able to make changes to your EPC profile after that date. So, please log in to your EPC account now to make any necessary changes to your profile. The October 25, 2019 SL News Brief<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…> includes important reminders for updating your profile. * Proceed With Competitive Bidding: If you have not started the competitive bidding process by filing your FCC Form 470<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…>, please begin now. Remember that you must wait 28 days after filing the FCC Form 470 before entering into an agreement and filing your application. For FY2020, you must certify your FCC Form 470 on or before February 26, 2020 to be able to wait 28 days and then certify your FCC Form 471 before the window closes. As always, we are here to help. Contact our Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100 for assistance or open a customer service case in EPC. This will be the 23rd E-rate Program application filing window, and through the past year we have worked together to improve the E-rate experience in the following ways: Funding decisions In FY2019, we received over 36,000 applications for just under $2.9 billion in funding requests. On April 27, 2019, one month after the application filing window closed, USAC issued its first funding wave for FY2019, providing decisions on over 18,500 applications for over $530 million. By September 1, we had issued decisions on over 95% all workable applications. We are dedicated to continuing to review applications and issue commitments efficiently in FY2020. Implementing program participant suggestions During 2019, we requested your suggestions to improve our E-rate information technology systems and program participant trainings. We made a number of improvements in our online systems, including the addition of a Pending Inquiries section on applicant landing pages in EPC. This new section collects all pending USAC requests for information for reviews of applications and post-commitment requests in one convenient location. Also based on your feedback, we conducted in-person participant training for all experience levels – two service provider training sessions in Washington DC and eight in-person applicant training sessions around the country. Each session consisted of a half-day beginner session followed by full-day session with opportunities to attend some beginner and advanced learning track options. We also held two in-person full-day Tribal training sessions. In addition to our regular webinar series offered throughout the year, we introduced office hour webinars. For an office hour webinar, we announced a topic and assigned homework in advance (generally watching one or more online training modules or recorded form walkthroughs) in order for attendees to be prepared to participate in a moderated question-and-answer open session. Redesigning the USAC website On November 11, 2019, USAC launched an updated version of its website. The updated site features design and functionality changes to help users find the information they need, when they need it. The site's new program homepages put key dates and resources front and center. Expanded menus make it easy to navigate to program information, and improved search functionality makes it easier to find answers. The site responds to mobile devices and all operating systems and meets 508 accessibility standards. Updating online training We have updated our applicant online training series, which provides a learning option for those program participants who were unable to attend our fall training events or who want a refresher. We encourage you to view the offerings in this series and let us know what you think. We are also hard at work preparing guidance materials and an online tool that will help applicants prepare for the changes in Category Two budgets that will take effect starting with FY2020. Please continue to share your feedback through our in-person trainings, our webinars, and our Share Your E-rate Technical System Ideas<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…> page to help us continue to improve the program. I always tell my team that it takes a village for the E-rate Program to succeed. Whether you are an applicant, a service provider, a consultant, or a state coordinator, your hard work and dedication impacts the lives of students and community members, allowing them to learn, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. I look forward to continuing to work together as we meet the challenges and opportunities of the next decade. Sincerely, Catriona Ayer Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division Need Help? Contact Us! For questions about the E-rate Program, contact the Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100. The content of this email is intended solely for the specific recipient. If you have received this in error, please delete it and do not disseminate, distribute, or copy this email or its contents. USAC | 700 12th Street NW, Suite 900 | Washington, DC 20005 www.usac.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…> | © 1997- 2020 USAC | All Rights Reserved | USAC Privacy Policy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…>

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School Outreach Webinar this Wednesday
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Jan '20

12 Jan '20

Still time to register: Starting a School Outreach Program from Scratch: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Everything In Between<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> A webinar with Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s Amy Young and Brittany Wesner Wednesday, January 15, 2020<x-apple-data-detectors://14> 2:00 PM ET<x-apple-data-detectors://15> We will discuss how Clinton-Macomb Public Library went from little school outreach to developing a streamlined plan that allows us to see over 20,000 students a year. Specifically, we will focus on how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs helped us to appeal to teachers and administrators while still attracting students to participate. These strategies can be adapted to serve communities of any size. Additionally, we will talk about the differences between curriculum-based school outreach and relationship-based school outreach as well as how to meet the need of schools from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live. Sent from my iPad

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Genesee District Libraries
by Amy Goldyn 11 Jan '20

11 Jan '20

All Genesee District Library locations will be closed today due to inclement weather conditions. Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334<tel:810-230-3334> Fax: 810-732-1161<tel:810-732-1161>

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Capital Area District Libraries
by Smiley,Trent 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Capital Area District Libraries will be closed Saturday, January 11. Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Personnel Comments
by Anna Curtis 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Hi Everyone, My Board was wondering if any library had a policy regarding employment probation/termination due to disparaging remarks about the library made by employees on social media during non-work time on their personal accounts. I honestly have my doubts, but said I would look into it. Thanks! Anna M. Curtis, Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 517-663-0950 x401

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policies/procedures for external book clubs
by Paula Stakley 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Hello. I am wondering if any library has guidelines or policies for requesting books on interlibrary loan for book clubs that are from the community and not run in-house. We have 5 in-house run book clubs. We also have a handful of various community/friend group clubs that come to us for their book club books, with various setups and requests. We'd like to treat them all consistently and I'm interested in hearing from libraries that may already have something in place for this. Thank you! Paula Stakley St. Joseph / Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us

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MARC: An Introduction is filling fast but there are a few spots left!
by Gwen Haviland 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Licensing Electronic Resources is back and MARC: An Introduction is nearly full! Register soon! Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/licensing-electronic-resources-an-introduc…> 2-day class, Jan. 22-23, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) MARC: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/marc-an-introduction-461.html> 3-day class, Jan. 21-23, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Soft Skills: Introduction to Accountability at Work<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-accountability…> (Registration for recording available also!) 1-day class, Jan. 24, 10am - 11:30am Eastern (9am - 10:30am Central) Both live webinar and recording are free to MCLS members! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Free Programming/Storage Furniture Available
by Kristel Sexton 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

?We have a large piece of free furniture, designed for story times that we can no longer use due to limited space. It's in great condition. It's a large book with "pages" that open with a built-in white board and felt board, plus storage. It measures approximately 7 1/4' (W) x 8 1/3 ' (H) x 2' (D). See attached pictures. You will have to arrange pick up. Please reply off-list to kristel.sexton(a)farmlib.org if interested or if you need more information. Best, Kristel Sexton Head of Children's Services-FH Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48334 kristel.sexton(a)farmlib.org<mailto:kristel.sexton@farmlib.org> (248) 848-4319

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Youth & Teen Services Update
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Grants from LM! The Library of Michigan grants programs are open for 2020/2021! There are three grants programs open for applications this year and detailed information on the grant programs, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the applications, are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> in the respective grant sections. CSLP The 2020 Manuals are available online for download at www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org> and your library should have received directions for accessing them last October/November. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have not been able to access your manual. I do have a small number of USB's available, so let me know if you need one. Please note the CSLP state reps have voted to switch the themes around to better suit the artists for 2022/2023, so Sophie Blackall will be illustrating the Oceanography theme in 2022 and Frank Morrison the "All Together Now" in 2023. POSTER ART: Due to limited resources and a short timeline, CSLP has only been able to provide 1 simply designed poster replacement. The Library of Michigan feels it is important for public libraries to have access to all the poster art, and with the Rules of Use<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> in mind, created the following updated 2020 posters: http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FL…>, to be downloaded & printed by public libraries for their summer library program use. Ready to Read Michigan The 2020 Ready to Read Michigan toolkits for public libraries will be shipping soon! This year's book is A Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes and the programming guide will be available online soon. Keep an eye out for your kits & my emails! ALSC Save the date. The 2020 ALA Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at 8 a.m. ET from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia. Watch live at ala.unikron.com<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> or on the American Library Association Facebook page. #alayma20 YALSA 2020 Great Graphic Novels for Teens List The official titles of YALSA's 2020 Great Graphic Novels for Teens<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> list have been announced. The list<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> consists of 103 titles selected from 178 official nominations, which were posted and discussed in blogposts on The Hub<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…>. The books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. View<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> the full list. Money Smart Week Free Books - still available! Sign up today! Money Smart Week 2020 (MSW)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> will kick off National Financial Literacy Month. Michigan's MSW Campaign is once again offering Money Smart Kids Read for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times, March 28-April 18, 2020. 2020 title: Save It! A Moneybunny Book by Cinders McLeod. What to do? * Plan your money-themed story time(s) NOW, to take place between March 28-April 18, 2020 - NOTICE THE 3-WEEK WINDOW TO HOST MONEY SMART WEEK PROGRAMS! * Register as a Money Smart Week host partner, TODAY; go to www.MoneySmartWeek.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MoneyS…> and click "GETINVOLVED". You'll receive notices about FREE resources, like BOOKMARKS, POSTERS, and more. * Complete the questionnaire for FREE BOOKS<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> and, via RIDES/TLN, we'll send you enough books for each attending family to keep a copy! * Many libraries also plan money-themed programs for TEENS and ADULTS during Money Smart Week. * As soon as you have your story time event planned, before January 30th, enter your event(s) in the MoneySmartWeek.org online event calendar. Even if it's a private event, you MUST enter it in the system. * After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your attendance number! * Stay in touch with the Michigan Money Smart Week Campaign! Go to - and LIKE - our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MoneySmartWeekMichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebo…>. Special THANKS to our generous 7-year-running Money Smart Kids Read underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Michigan Library Association, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support! Questions may be directed to Michigan Money Smart Week Chair, Kelly Masters; MoneySmartMichigan(a)gmail.com<mailto:MoneySmartMichigan@gmail.com>. LM Youth Services Webinars Starting a School Outreach Program from Scratch: What Worked, What Didn't, and Everything In Between<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> A webinar with Clinton-Macomb Public Library's Amy Young and Brittany Wesner Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2:00 PM ET We will discuss how Clinton-Macomb Public Library went from little school outreach to developing a streamlined plan that allows us to see over 20,000 students a year. Specifically, we will focus on how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs helped us to appeal to teachers and administrators while still attracting students to participate. These strategies can be adapted to serve communities of any size. Additionally, we will talk about the differences between curriculum-based school outreach and relationship-based school outreach as well as how to meet the need of schools from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live. Stepping Gently Outside of Your Comfort Zone! With Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:00 PM ET So...you have been doing Storytime for years! You have a reliable plan and you have developed your own special storytime groove! That is wonderful! But...maybe it's time shake it up and try something new! In this interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will encourage you to step gently out of your comfort zone and create storytime programs with a new twist and some unique razz-a-ma-taz! Jen will be presenting innovative, "Out of the Box" ideas for storytime planning and model NEW use-right-away songs, stories and activities. In this webinar you will: * Learn how to insert cool yoga moves into your next storytime * Add more movement using oddly interactive props and games * Learn to use large group writing projects as a story time finale * Sandwich each storytime with memorable beginnings and endings beyond songs * Collaborate with community partners to offer a Pop-up Storytimes in new and different places! This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Parade of Elephants: Ready to Read Michigan 2020 with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 PM ET In 2020, the Library of Michigan's Ready to Read Michigan program will feature the book, Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes. In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature Parade of Elephants and then share a plethora of ideas to build a storytime for your youngest patrons using this sweet, action-filled story. In this webinar you will: * Be introduced to the book: Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes with several examples for how to share it with your youngest patrons and caregivers. * Include the Five Practices with Elephant songs, dances and activities! * Sing and tell other interactive songs and stories that partner well with the featured book. * Learn "Act it Out and Play Options" for the theme that include patterns, counting, colors and opposites. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Beyond Storytime: The Care and Feeding of Teens at Your Library with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2:00 PM ET "If you feed them, they might come", but food alone will not keep teens coming back to your library for more! A sense of place, belonging and strong programming will. Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out "why they act that way" and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library. In this webinar you will: * Understand the workings of the teenage brain * Learn new programming ideas that will entice teens * Find out how to create a Teen Advocacy Group & attract teen volunteers * Discover ways to funnel teen creativity into programs that focus on contribution * Learn how to collaborate with community partners that offer what teens need This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a great weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Add your thoughts to a review and updating of the state's strategic plan to make Michigan a Top 10 education state. Take a quick survey<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…> to offer your input. [cid:image001.jpg@01D5C7C5.6465B710]

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Job Posting - Student Assistant, Library of Michigan -- Application Deadline Jan 20
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Student Assistant Salary - $9.65 - $12.00 Hourly Location - Lansing, MI Closing - 1/20/2020 5:00 PM Eastern Job Description - This position is in the Library of Michigan. Duties entail processing, labeling and re-housing of library materials, assisting with MeLCat work, as well as shelving, assisting with mail and in the digitization of library materials. Many of the assignments require various computer software, and some tasks are repetitious in nature. Required Education and Experience - Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. Experience - No specific type or amount is required. Additional Requirements and Information - The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. Position Description: https://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20Student%2020-005.doc View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf

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